Question 1

what to do if i got my pinky toe-nail caught in a blanket, the toenail wasoff?

Accepted Answer

See below: Clean the area and apply an antiseptic and bandaid to the are to protect infection.

Question 2

thickened toenail, possibly runner injury over time, nail doesnt grow just gets thick, as if the nailbed isnt allowing it to grow upward. could this be a fungus? it is only one toenail - next to pinky toe?

Accepted Answer

: It is not uncommon to develop a nail as you describe it. A nail traumatized from a constant activity can develop. Sometimes a cushion insole can be help. Some runners grip the shoe while running. An orthotic to lift the digit taking pressure off the nail. There are many options.  Depending on your perceived outcome. Over the counter anti fungal can be used  see a podiatrist for diagnosis and treat

Question 3

how do i get rid of an ingrown toenail on my pinky toe?

Accepted Answer

Ingrown toenail: Start soaking 3x/day and apply topical neosporin.  If it does not improve in a few days then see your doctor

Question 4

uh my pinky toe nail fell off and it's not growing back. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Not much you can do: it either will or will not grow back. You can consider taking biotin supplements, but that does not guarantee that anything will grow back.

Question 5

my pinky toe nail came off. what can i put on it so that it can grow back?

Accepted Answer

Time: Other than maybe some antibiotic ointment and a bandaide for a few days until the underlying nailbed toughens, there is little you need do. The nail will grow back on its own, but be prepared to wait about 9 months for full regrowth. Also, check your shoe choices. Narrow-toed, high heels are a common culprit of small toe trauma and can cause this to happen again if worn too frequently.

Question 6

how long does it take for a pinky toe nail to start growing after being completely torn off?

Accepted Answer

See below: Assuming there is no infection or damage to the nail bed &amp; root, it should start growing in a few days. However, you may not see anything for a couple weeks. It will take several weeks to a few months for it to grow back entirely if the entire nail is gone.

Question 7

what is the following. under pad on left pinky toe, inside foot, there is a movable ball.  minimal occasional pain. doesn't bother  too much?

Accepted Answer

See below: It may be a small fibroma or ganglion.

Question 8

i broke my left pinky toe 16 days ago. it was snapped ~ 45 degrees out & had to be reduced. buddy taped. foot by toe swells. is this okay? crutches?

Accepted Answer

Broken toe: The standard approach to manage a broken toe is buddy taping.    The swelling of surrounding toe is exoected.  Try staying off your foot and keep it elevated.

Question 9

my pinky toe nail at the side is a little bit dark and not as white as the whole nail. what does this mean? fungi? if i cut it, it grows back the same

Accepted Answer

It may be fungus: But doesn't have to be, that little toe is often subjugated to trauma from shoe and all the microtrauma can cause thickening and slight discoloration. 
The only way to know the true etiology is to have a sample of the nail sent for pathology. (A podiatrist or dermatologist frequently do this.)

Question 10

hi. my pinky toe nail is darker than all the other toes. i noticed this about 10 months ago. the nail itself looks like a blackand blue with no trauma?

Accepted Answer

In the line of fire.: Trauma comes in all flavors. The fact that the little toe is where it's at offers it more low grade, unassuming trauma than the other toes. It takes only a minimal amount of pressure, applied over a longer period to traumatize the nail, nail nail or nail root. Give it it some time and see what develops before suspecting something worse. To remove all doubt, send a picture and use concierge.

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What to do if i got my pinky toe-nail caught in a blanket, the toenail wasoff?

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Thickened toenail, possibly runner injury over time, nail doesnt grow just gets thick, as if the nailbed isnt allowing it to grow upward. could this be a fungus? it is only one toenail - next to pinky toe?

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How do i get rid of an ingrown toenail on my pinky toe?

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Uh my pinky toe nail fell off and it's not growing back. what should i do?

A member asked:

My pinky toe nail came off. what can i put on it so that it can grow back?

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How long does it take for a pinky toe nail to start growing after being completely torn off?

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What is the following. under pad on left pinky toe, inside foot, there is a movable ball. minimal occasional pain. doesn't bother too much?

A member asked:

I broke my left pinky toe 16 days ago. it was snapped ~ 45 degrees out & had to be reduced. buddy taped. foot by toe swells. is this okay? crutches?

A member asked:

My pinky toe nail at the side is a little bit dark and not as white as the whole nail. what does this mean? fungi? if i cut it, it grows back the same

A member asked:

Hi. my pinky toe nail is darker than all the other toes. i noticed this about 10 months ago. the nail itself looks like a blackand blue with no trauma?

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